Any number of factors can affect the wind near land on coastal voyages, says Dick Everitt.
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The cup that cheers – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Dave hatches a plan to tackle the America’s Cup in ‘state-of-the-ark’ SailfisHes (with random capitals), in the August 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
French lock restrictions
Yachtsman Peter Howell, who sails Sundowner, has contacted PBO to warn fellow readers of lock restrictions at the River Vilaine at Arzal, Southern Brittany
Mumbles lifeboat volunteers aid two yachts aground
"The very high tide also leads to a very low tide at low water. Both skippers did the right thing and called for help sooner rather than later..."
August 2017
In the August 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Deganwy Marina is up for sale
Deganwy Marina, one of the most modern marinas in North Wales is being offered for sale by The Crown Estate, with a guide price of £2,500,000.
PBO Seadogs (and other sailing pets)
Contact us and Send us your seadog photos for our web gallery and your pet may be lucky enough to become Seadog of the Month in the magazine to win…
New accessible powerboat launched at Weir Wood Reservoir
Two national charities, The Wheelyboat Trust and Young Epilepsy, have launched a new accessible powerboat at Weir Wood Reservoir in East Sussex.
Flotilla in memory of Irish Coast Guard helicoper R116 crew
Sailors are invited to join a Flotilla in Carlingford Lough, Ireland in tribute to R116 - the Coast Guard helicopter that crashed with the loss of four crew lives.
Round the Island Race 2017 record broken by a minute
A total of 1,342 yachts turned out to compete in Round the Island Race 2017, with the 70ft trimaran Concise 10 achieving a thrilling race record.
Round the Island Race starts tomorrow!
The annual Round the Island Race will be be taking place bright and early tomorrow, with 1,342 yachts expected to sail around the Isle of Wight.
An Evening with Ken Fowler
An evening with Ken Fowler. Tales of his epic ‘Race to Scotland’ journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats. including RNLI rescues, fog banks, giant whirlpools, submarine encounters and the…
Bicentenary Talks HMS Trincomalee – Caring for Trinc
Bicentenary Talks – HMS Trincomalee’s Secret Stories A series of talks by the Curator, Clare Hunt, will form part of the ship’s bicentenary celebrations this summer. The talks are half…
Bicentenary Talks HMS Trincomalee -The Soul of HMS Trincomalee
Bicentenary Talks – HMS Trincomalee’s Secret Stories A series of talks by the Curator, Clare Hunt, will form part of the ship’s bicentenary celebrations this summer. The talks are half…
Bicentenary Talks HMS Trincomalee – Women on Board!
Bicentenary Talks – HMS Trincomalee’s Secret Stories A series of talks by the Curator, Clare Hunt, will form part of the ship’s bicentenary celebrations this summer. The talks are half…
Bicentenary Talks HMS Trincomalee – Pretty as a Picture
Bicentenary Talks – HMS Trincomalee’s Secret Stories A series of talks by the Curator, Clare Hunt, will form part of the ship’s bicentenary celebrations this summer. The talks are half…
Bicentenary Talks – HMS Trincomalee and Friends
Bicentenary Talks – HMS Trincomalee’s Secret Stories A series of talks by the Curator, Clare Hunt, will form part of the ship’s bicentenary celebrations this summer. The talks are half…
2018 Golden Globe Race – 365 days to start
A year today, up to 30 sailors will embark on a solo circumnavigation in small yachts using paper charts, a sextant and wind-up chronometer to navigate by.
UK boater fined for red diesel in Belgium
PBO and the RYA have received a report from a yachtsman fined €500 for having traces of red diesel in his fuel tank following a Belgian Customs inspection.
‘Poor condition’ yacht rescued in the Solent
An 18ft yacht that required assistance in the Solent was described by rescuers as being in a 'poor condition.'